50 Best Coffee Shops in Knoxville

“The food was great, and Gretchen was an excellent server. It’s the second time I’ve eaten here this week.“

“First time In was November 16th what a cool place the music was so good the food was great and the service excellent I will be back.“

“super good food and even better customer service“

“Our Latte’s were fabulous and they had several sugar free options. The service was great too!! #kernsfoodhall“

“We had a baby shower at CommonPlace Coffee & Community, it was the perfect event space! The staff member present was amazing, kind, and super helpful. The space is huge and accommodates a good amount of people, it was super spacious and we were able to decorate as well for the theme. I would recommend to anyone for an event, it had such a cozy vibe and was a great experience!“

“The coffee is amazing!! Nice clean shop and the owner is friendly!! Definitely recommend trying this place to anyone in the area!!“

“We stopped in for some local Knoxville flavor while traveling. The atmosphere is beautiful and the coffee and hot chocolate were delicious. The staff is super friendly! Thank you from these traveling Texans🤍.“

“☕ Five Stars for a Perfect Cup & Cozy Vibes! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Just had one of the best coffee shop experiences I’ve ever had. From the moment I walked in, the atmosphere was warm and welcoming—clean, cozy, and full of that amazing fresh-ground coffee aroma that makes you want to stay a while. The staff was friendly, knowledgeable, and genuinely passionate about what they do. I ordered a [insert your drink—e.g., vanilla oat milk latte], and it was perfect—smooth, balanced, and served at just the right temperature. You can tell they take their craft seriously. Whether you're looking for a quiet spot to work, catch up with a friend, or just escape for a moment, this place is it. Great drinks, great service, and even better vibes. I’ll definitely be back—and bringing people with me next time!“

“I lived across from Java for years. Every day I looked forward to heading over there, seeing familiar faces, and trying their fresh baked goods. It’s still the best cup of coffee in Knoxville and I go there every time I’m back in town! 💜“

“Cute, relaxing atmosphere. The coffee was wonderful! Loved the moon milk - very creamy and sweet.“

“We love Cultivate Coffee. Yesterday I ordered flowers for delivery. The arrangement is absolutely gorgeous and the staff member was fantastic. I will definitely order from them again soon.“

“Best coffee I have had in Knoxville! I got a Lavender Latte with almond milk and it's AMAZING! My friend for their signiture latte and it was also so good!“

“Delicious coffee and amazing staff, especially ERIC.“

“nice family owned. I'm from Tampa. And came to visit. And got a nice warm welcome. coffee was dead on point. love this place“

“We only used the drive through. I didn't observe if there was inside access or if this is just a drive through coffee shop.
The staff was very accommodating when my husband asked for a drink that wasn't on their menu. Coffee was flavorful and rich. Staff was kind and courteous.“

“I don't know why but this location has a different vibe from others I visited. Staff are not as friendly and energetic. Don't conversate and act like they're miserable. Most of the time I get to the window and have to hear about the gossip going around the staff. Apparently they all like to go and get drunk after work and leave the young ones to run the place on their own. Idk....just saying what I've heard. Last time I ordered my large mocha freeze, they gave it to me in a kids hot drink cup and told me it was a medium, since they were out of larges. Had to go somewhere else to verify they lied and have them remake it. Drink is usually right any other time. Only go here when I have to when working on the area.“

“Decaf Happy 🌱 Kale Yeah 💚 thanks for the OatMilk🥕“

“Delicious coffee and amazing staff, especially ERIC.“

“Great coffee!!!!! 🙂☕️☕️☕️☕️☕️👍🏻“

“We found a new spot when passage through this part of Knoxville. Also great to support a wonderful cause with helping foster children and adoptive services in East Tennessee. The coffee was very tasty and the counter staff professional and extremely friendly. We will definitely stop by again.“

“juniper pine latte- knocked it outta knoxville“

“I've been here a few times now. My main motivation was to buy some crochet items from their corner for local crafters. But the inside is beautiful. I now love just chilling with a coffee while I get some work done. I wish I lived closer so it made sense to be a frequent customer. The baristas have always been friendly and even when I stopped by 10 min before closing she still made my drink with a smile. This time I got a white mocha frappe and it is heaven in a cup. I cant believe how good this drink is. I will definitely be coming back“

“We stumbled upon this place while we were looking for a local place to grab breakfast. You do want to be there early as it is a first come, first serve - one man shop. The blueberry breakfast sandwich and blueberry biscuits were buttery and soft. Excellent experience and we will be back next time we’re in the area. Highly recommend!“

“Great service, great price, and they ship my favorite coffee right to my door.“

“Phenomenal customer service!!!! The coffee was delicious and the chocolates and baked goods were amazingly good!!!! I will definitely be back!!!“

“Their bacon egg and cheese sandwich croissant is the best ?“

“My wife and I have different taste in coffee and we both liked what we got. We’ll be back!“

“Best donut shop in town! The owner always goes above and beyond.“

“Great coffee!!!!! 🙂☕️☕️☕️☕️☕️👍🏻“

“This Starbucks has been awesome to us. Our favorite thing to order is the Iced White Chocolate Mocha. The staff is always friendly fun to interact with. When winter began to end and I started coming by to pick up coffee grounds, they're always ready to give what's on hand and never sigh or complain. Whether for coffee grounds or coffee this is one of the best stops in South Knoxville.“

“Very happy and satisfied with my experiences at Scooter's from my first visit to now! Every time I have been there everyone is extremely nice and friendly always willing to help me pick out something if I'm not sure what I want! Love the special flavors of the month that they offer! Great coffee and I love the carmelious muffin! Best muffin I've had! The management there does an excellent job and are always friendly each time I visit!“

“Excelente cafe sobre todo con el frío que está haciendo jajaja.“

“I’ve been to Jacks probably about 3 times and every time I get the Cardamom Latte. The environment is incredible with friendly workers. The thing that truly makes this place different though is the gluten free availability and the flea market style. Definitely recommend to anyone.“

“Delicious! Definitely help me with my morning sickness. 10/10 be back soon!“

“Lovely staff who obviously care about their cat residents. Always feels like a safe place to visit and hang out“

“I am visiting Knoxville TN for work. I was looking for a local Kava bar to get a Kratom mocktail. I came in and immediately felt at home and very welcomed. The owner was super nice and knowledgeable. Her puppy Moose was too adorable! I had the Kratom Piña Colada, the NK Sunset, and the Summer Haze. All absolutely amazing. I will be back again for work and will most definitely be stopping by at Noble Kava!!“

“The coffee was very good, but the service was slow. I waited in line of only one car ahead of me, but it seems chatting with the person in the car was more important than keeping the line moving.

Dietary restrictions: I’m diabetic so I usually just get a plain iced latte for I order a mocha with very little chocolate, Dutch Brothers are able to customize a drink .“

“I’ve been to Jacks probably about 3 times and every time I get the Cardamom Latte. The environment is incredible with friendly workers. The thing that truly makes this place different though is the gluten free availability and the flea market style. Definitely recommend to anyone.“

“Fabulous…very, very expensive! But also very yummy. At those prices, for me personally, it was an experience I won’t repeat. I can’t justify $129 for 2 pies and 6 pastries.“

“I love their house made syrups. It is my favorite place to get a latte and have some alone time or meet up for business.“

“My daughter was meeting some friends here. While I was there, I witnessed such a beautiful moment. One of the baristas was engaging with a gentleman with special needs who was in a wheelchair. She knew what drink he liked, his preferences, and was such a beautiful picture of kindness and service and she went above and beyond to extend hospitality to him. She was also an amazing example to the other Starbucks team members. What a wonderful leader she was!!! I was blown away! Well done Starbucks!“

“This is my first order with them, & they did not disappoint! It is SO delicious! The placement of the fruits in the bowl are even great! They sure did a great job. I didn’t know where they were located & they’re actually close to my home! Heck yeah!“

“Amazing service from the manager who found a specific gift card for me that she found tucked away that had been sold out everywhere else. She happily held it for me until I got there too. I so appreciated her friendliness and going to extra mile on service!“

“Usually we get really good service. Tonight however the cashier had a bad attitude and there was a note taped in the window asking for tips and to honk for good service. I was not impressed.“

“Went for my first time last night and loved the environment. the milk tea babo was amazing as was the hey brrrrr lemonade. My partner got the taro and it was delicious as well.“

“The best donuts around, especially the fritters and the blueberry and strawberry cake donuts. I do recommend calling and ordering a day in advance because they seem to sell out often.“

“Beaver Dough Joe in Karns is a total gem! Their donuts are next-level—fresh, fluffy, and packed with flavor. But what really makes this place special is the people. The team is always friendly, and you can tell they put real love into what they do. Ryan, the owner, is very friendly as well. Whether you’re grabbing a quick dozen or just stopping in for a coffee and a chat, it’s always a great experience. Hands down the best donuts in town—five stars all the way!

Ps. Love having my 1-on-1 business meetings here as well.“

“I come here early mornings to pick up my drink, since it’s right on the way to the dog park. The barista always makes my drink perfect, just how I like it. Always an excellent experience here. I didn’t catch her name but will update this review when (if) I do. She deserves a shoutout and a raise ?“

“I love getting a loaded tea from here on my way to work. The girls are always very friendly and welcoming. Alex and Lydia are always a ray of sunshine! I definitely recommend Broadway Nutrition 👌“

“This starbucks on montvue rd by the mall is a hit or miss regarding service. One time they may hot the mark and the next time blame me for the lid not being on tight when I went to get my coffee and burned my hand,leaving it dark pink and sore skin for 24 hours, and then forgetting I had food, all the while never offering to comp anything and telling me to go to the bathroom and run cold water on my hand. The batista saying it's no big deal, I burn myself on the daily." Well, I don't work there and wear gloves all day long passing instruments to my doctor so when my hand is burned and functionality impaired, it is a big deal.“